Photo Credit: 247Sports Ohio State picked up a key in-state commitment Saturday in the form of small forward Darius Bazley. Bazley confirmed his selection of the Buckeyes with a message on social media: pic.twitter.com/9f1AASSf6f — Darius Bazley (@BazleyDarius) August 27, 2016 The Class of 2018 standout is a 4-star prospect who rates as the No. 87 overall prospect in that year’s incoming group, according to 247Sports’ composite rankings. He also checks in as the No. 20 small forward and the second-best recruit in the state of Ohio. Bazley was one of two notable additions for the Buckeyes on Saturday. Justin Ahrens, 247Sports’ fourth-ranked Ohio recruit in 2018, also announced his intention to attend OSU. Corey Evans of HoopSeen provided commentary on both players: Ahrens is an immediate shot making weapon; was offered earlier in the week. Bazley, a point forward type with a giant ceiling for Osu — Corey Evans (@coreyevans_10) August 27, 2016 Bazley has all the tools to become a prototypical do-it-all wing player. He combines size and athleticism with a budding offensive game and the length to become a disruptive defender. It will take some patience as he works to translate that skill into on-court success, though. Brian Snow of Scout passed along…
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